Government

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City Council approves housing code update

Oct 28, 2025 | By:

Council members also discussed Jeni Woock’s statement from a previous meeting that density figures were produced “out of thin air,” which staff members denied.

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Heritage closing tasting rooms in Washington and Oregon, including here

Oct 23, 2025 | By:

The closures include Heritage’s flagship tasting room at one of Gig Harbor’s most prominent locations, the corner of Pioneer Way and Harborview Drive.

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Pierce County Charter Review 3 | Charter commission veteran vs. former legislator

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Attorney Martha Lantz is bidding for a second cycle on the Pierce County Charter Review Commission. Former state representative Jesse Young stands in her way.

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Pierce County Charter Review 2 | Small business owner vs. nurse practitioner

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Gary Parker and Brenda Lykins traveled different routes to community service. Parker, often through his restaurant BBQ2U, contributes funding and entertainment to practically anybody with a good cause. Neonatal nurse practitioner Lykins has cared for critically ill infants for 35 years and served on the Gig Harbor City Council. Voters will weigh their attributes in

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Pierce County Charter Review 1 | Transit expert vs. former FBI agent

Oct 21, 2025 | By:

Transit expert Justin Leighton says his experience on the Tacoma charter review board would be a benefit while Pat McMonigle touts his national security background.

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Cultural access proposal allows city voters to decide on tax to support nonprofits

Oct 20, 2025 | By:

The Cultural Access proposition would increase the sales tax by 0.1% to support arts, science and history organizations.

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Gig Harbor City Council Position 3 | Incumbents face off for one post

Oct 15, 2025 | By:

Jeni Woock and Emily Stone serve together on the Gig Harbor City Council. Now they’re running against each other for one seat.

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Gig Harbor City Council Position 4 | Two names on the ballot, but only one candidate

Oct 15, 2025 | By:

Julie Martin, who previously served on the council for nearly a year, is the only candidate seeking the post. But Dan Wright’s name also appears on ballots.

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Gig Harbor City Council Position 2 | Younger voices seek position on council

Oct 15, 2025 | By:

No matter who wins the election for Position 2 on the Gig Harbor City Council, they will bring the body’s average age down some. The race for Position 2 matches Stephen McDuffie, a 36-year-old father of two who both works for and serves in the U.S. Army Reserves; against Patrick MacLeod Ammann, a 24-year-old mixed

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Peninsula School Board Position 5 | Longtime incumbent vs. first-time candidate

Oct 14, 2025 | By:

David Olson is the longest-serving member of the Peninsula School Board. Jonathan Appleton is making his first run for elected office.

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